Photos by Julia Naman Casey's Cupcakes began in the kitchen of a hotel in Riverside, California more than seven years ago. Since then, founder Casey Brown (formerly Reinhardt) has competed on, and subsequently won "Cupcake Wars," opened several more locations and started a family. The first Casey's Cupcakes opened in 2009 — during Brown's junior year at Pepperdine — at … [Read more...] about Success Tastes Sweet
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A Very Real India
Photos by Amelia Dal PraI struggled to breathe as I attempted to walk through the thick, humid air. My heart was racing as I darted quickly along the dirt roads, dodging trash, cow manure and the monkeys that gazed down at me from the brick walls lining my trail. I carried a torn plastic bag filled with fresh mangoes and bananas.A little barefoot boy — maybe 4 years old … [Read more...] about A Very Real India
Through Their Eyes
Photos by Amelia Dal PraAs I walked through the streets of India, I noticed faces. So many faces. Old and young. Every wrinkle, every crevice, every smile and every grimace told a story. Soon enough, some faces became more familiar than others. So I asked three of my friends if I could sit down, listen to their stories and share their perspectives with my friends at home. These … [Read more...] about Through Their Eyes
‘It’s Meant To Be a Shrine, Not Hollywood and Vine’
Photos by Shannon Hansen “It's meant to be a shrine, not Hollywood and Vine,” Mark Rowlands, 59, of London, founder of the Wisdom Tree, said. “It’s not what it used to be for the few people that were privileged enough to know about it before it got turned into a destination.”Rowlands said he originally spotted the tree from his helicopter after the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Meant To Be a Shrine, Not Hollywood and Vine’
Foley Got the Big Picture
Nestled between an iridescent vineyard in Agoura Hills is a grandiose abode and photography warehouse owned by Kevin Foley, Pepperdine alumnus (’89) and fashion and entertainment photographer. Besides his 13 Cosmopolitan Covers, he's shot for People, Us, Elle, Marie Claire, along with several European magazines. Foley attributes his time work for Pepperdine University's … [Read more...] about Foley Got the Big Picture
